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. Post navigation Previous: Previous post: The private land lost to the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir will negatively impact Northeast Texas tax bases and jeopardize funding for schools and communities.Next: Next post: The Marvin Nichols Reservoir would cause the loss of 200,000 acres of hardwood forest valuable for improving air quality.