DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Chautauqua County leaders are facing limited options, as continued erosion of the cliffside could put the iconic Dunkirk Lighthouse at risk of collapse in the coming years. WKBW A historic photo of the Dunkirk Lighthouse. At the most recent meeting of the Chautauqua County Planning and Economic Development Committee, a $50,000 grant was approved to find solutions. Adam Beam Dunkirk Lighthouse Treasurer David Briska stands at the top of the historic landmark. WATCH: Chautauqua County searches for solutions as erosion creeps closer to historic Dunkirk LighthouseChautauqua County searches for solutions as erosion creeps closer to historic Dunkirk LighthouseAccording to Briska, a feasibility study is currently underway.