There is no gauge for this section. The flow will be slightly less than the flow on the Electra run because of a diversion that returns to the river at Electra Powerhouse. If the flow on the Electra run is over 1500, then the Ponderosa to Electra section is probably runnable. Access to put-in is from the south side of the river, via Ponderosa Road, a 3 mi. 4WD may be needed on a rainy day.
Road is eroded, so high clearance vehicles are best.
Put-in on river left just below the bridge. Portage the dam at Electra on river-right. The playspot just below the dam on river-right was awesome. Big and snarly, but no teeth, it flushed you as soon as you flailed. Take-out at Electra picnic area, or continue downstream and paddle the Electra run.