The private land lost to the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir will negatively impact Northeast Texas tax bases and jeopardize funding for schools and communities. Post navigation Previous: Previous post: There are plenty of options for water supply for the DFW metroplex without impacting the land and people of Northeast Texas.Next: Next post: Those promoting the Marvin Nichols Reservoir can use eminent domain to force community members to sell their homes, farms, and land that has been in their families for generations.