Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q


QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number         811-09297         

        Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund         
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Jessica R. Droeger—Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        

Date of fiscal year end:            10/31          

Date of reporting period:          01/31/05         

Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Item 1. Schedule of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NAD)
January 31, 2005


Principal

Optional Call

Market

Amount (000)

Description(1)

Provisions*

Ratings**

Value


Alabama - 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)

 

$

1,500

Alabama 21st Century Authority, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 12/01/20

6/10 at 102.00

A-

$    1,531,770


Alaska - 0.1% (0.0% of Total Investments)

 

750

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.250%,

12/14 at 100.00

AAA

805,043

   12/01/34 - FGIC Insured


Arizona - 2.5% (1.7% of Total Investments)

 

15,000

Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Remarketed Revenue Bonds, El Paso Electric

No Opt. Call

BBB-

15,256,200

   Company, Series 1994A, 6.375%, 7/01/14 (Mandatory put 8/01/05)


California - 2.4% (1.7% of Total Investments)

 

2,605

California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 10/01/18 - AMBAC Insured

10/07 at 101.00

AAA

2,766,692

 

2,475

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A-3,

7/06 at 100.00

AA-

2,548,384

   5.375%, 7/01/20

 

9,375

Sacramento County Sanitation District Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,

12/05 at 101.00

AA

9,732,562

   5.875%, 12/01/27


Colorado - 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)

 

10,250

Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1996D, 5.500%, 11/15/25 -

11/06 at 101.00

AAA

10,811,905

   MBIA Insured

 

2,950

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel,

12/13 at 100.00

AAA

3,143,815

   Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/22 - XLCA Insured

 

1,475

Denver City and County, Colorado, FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds,

10/07 at 102.00

AAA

1,523,837

   Boston Lofts Project, Series 1997A, 5.750%, 10/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

3,205

Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Rental Car Projects,

1/09 at 101.00

AAA

3,540,499

   Series 1999A, 6.000%, 1/01/12 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Connecticut - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)

 

2,700

Connecticut Development Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Alzheimer's Resource

2/05 at 102.00

N/R

2,703,942

   Center of Connecticut Inc., Series 1994A, 7.125%, 8/15/14


District of Columbia - 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments)

 

5,000

Washington Convention Center Authority, District of Columbia, Senior Lien Dedicated Tax Revenue

10/08 at 101.00

AAA

5,431,600

   Bonds, Series 1998, 5.250%, 10/01/13 - AMBAC Insured


Florida - 5.5% (3.8% of Total Investments)

 

1,630

Florida Housing Finance Agency, Housing Revenue Bonds, Mar Lago Village Apartments, Series 1997F,

12/07 at 102.00

AAA

1,716,683

   5.800%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - AMBAC Insured

 

14,350

JEA St. John's River Power Park System, Florida, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002-17 Issue 2,

10/11 at 100.00

Aa2

15,955,335

   5.250%, 10/01/13

 

13,625

Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,

6/05 at 102.00

BB+

13,947,913

   Indiantown Cogeneration LP Project, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

2,405

Venice, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours System, Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, 5.600%, 8/15/16 -

8/06 at 102.00

AAA

2,562,576

   MBIA Insured


Georgia - 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)

 

4,000

Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 6.000%, 4/01/25

4/10 at 102.00

AA***

4,603,440

   (Pre-refunded to 4/01/10)

 

3,500

Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates,

5/09 at 101.00

AAA

3,813,810

   Northeast Georgia Health Services Inc., Series 1999, 5.500%, 5/15/29 - MBIA Insured


Idaho - 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)

 

575

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999E, 5.750%, 1/01/21

7/09 at 101.00

Aa2

580,675

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

655

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000D, 6.350%, 7/01/22

1/10 at 100.00

Aa2

698,165

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

670

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000E, 5.950%, 7/01/20

7/10 at 100.00

Aaa

676,928

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Illinois - 34.9% (23.9% of Total Investments)

 

3,635

Channahon, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Morris Hospital, Series 1999, 5.750%, 12/01/12

12/09 at 102.00

BBB+

3,875,673

 

22,750

Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Emergency Telephone System, Series 1999,

No Opt. Call

AAA

26,842,953

   5.500%, 1/01/23 - FGIC Insured

 

7,250

Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax

No Opt. Call

AAA

8,570,733

   Revenues, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/01/26 - FGIC Insured

 

2,300

Chicago, Illinois, Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 5.375%, 1/01/14 - AMBAC

No Opt. Call

AAA

2,613,651

   Insured

 

Chicago, Illinois, FHA/GNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Archer Court Apartments, Series

1999A:

885

   5.500%, 12/20/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

942,667

1,210

   5.600%, 12/20/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,247,208

1,925

   5.650%, 12/20/40 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,980,132

 

Chicago, Illinois, Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Series 1995:

3,795

   5.125%, 1/01/25 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/06) - FGIC Insured

1/06 at 102.00

AAA

3,968,621

1,145

   5.125%, 1/01/25 - FGIC Insured

1/06 at 102.00

AAA

1,187,388

 

5,100

Chicago, Illinois, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, 5.250%, 11/01/27 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/07) -

11/07 at 102.00

AAA

5,566,701

   FGIC Insured

 

1,000

DuPage County Community School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series

11/13 at 100.00

Aaa

1,106,940

   2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/20 - FSA Insured

 

24,835

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Home of Lake Forest Project,

9/07 at 102.00

AAA

26,942,001

   Series 1999, 5.625%, 9/01/31 - FSA Insured

 

3,935

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, Round Lake

No Opt. Call

Aaa

2,600,720

   Community Unit School District 116 Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/15 - MBIA Insured

 

5,570

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/34

7/14 at 100.00

Aa1

5,788,177

 

5,400

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University Health System, Series 1997A,

7/07 at 101.00

AAA

5,671,620

   5.000%, 7/01/24 - MBIA Insured

 

5,490

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Series

2/07 at 102.00

A

5,723,764

   1996B, 5.500%, 2/15/16

 

17,280

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Converted Adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds, Highland Park

10/07 at 102.00

AAA

19,146,413

   Hospital, Series 1991A, 6.000%, 10/01/15 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/07) - FGIC Insured

 

9,920

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Remarketed Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago Project,

8/11 at 103.00

Aa1

11,076,474

   Series 1985A, 5.500%, 8/01/20

 

7,245

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Proctor Community Hospital, Series

7/05 at 100.00

BB+

7,247,246

   1991, 7.375%, 1/01/23

 

5,000

Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties Community Unit School District 300, Carpentersville,

12/11 at 100.00

AAA

5,658,000

   Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.500%, 12/01/19 - MBIA Insured

 

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, McCormick Place

Expansion Project, Series 1996A:

9,750

   0.000%, 12/15/22 - MBIA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,265,138

13,000

   0.000%, 12/15/23 - MBIA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

5,370,040

 

20,500

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion

12/09 at 101.00

AAA

22,837,410

   Project, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/15/24 - FGIC Insured

 

Regional Transportation Authority, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, Illinois,

General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999:

22,650

   5.750%, 6/01/19 - FSA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

27,285,776

3,500

   5.750%, 6/01/23 - FSA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,251,730

 

1,300

Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%, 12/01/34 - FGIC Insured

12/14 at 100.00

AAA

1,404,065

 

4,500

Will County School District 122, New Lenox, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000B,

No Opt. Call

Aaa

2,453,625

   0.000%, 11/01/18 - FSA Insured


Indiana - 3.8% (2.6% of Total Investments)

 

8,000

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Clarian Health Obligated

8/10 at 101.50

AAA

8,834,240

   Group, Series 2000A, 5.500%, 2/15/26 - MBIA Insured

 

8,755

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Charity Obligated Group,

11/09 at 101.00

AAA

9,837,643

   Series 1999D, 5.500%, 11/15/24 (Pre-refunded to 11/15/09) - MBIA Insured

 

4,190

Indianapolis, Indiana, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Park Tudor Foundation Inc., Project,

6/09 at 101.00

Aa3

4,516,275

   Series 1999, 5.700%, 6/01/24


Iowa - 1.8% (1.3% of Total Investments)

 

11,095

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Private College Facility Revenue Bonds, Waldorf College,

10/10 at 102.00

N/R

11,360,171

   Series 1999, 7.375%, 10/01/19


Kansas - 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)

 

3,825

Wichita, Kansas, Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 4.000%, 10/01/18 - FGIC

10/06 at 101.00

AAA

3,842,327

   Insured


Kentucky - 1.6% (1.1% of Total Investments)

 

3,030

Hardin County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series

2/10 at 101.00

Aa3

3,393,539

   2000, 5.750%, 2/01/20

 

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital System Revenue Refunding and Improvement

Bonds, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc., Series 1997:

1,850

   5.850%, 10/01/17

4/08 at 102.00

BB-

1,814,683

5,000

   5.875%, 10/01/22

4/08 at 102.00

BB-

4,771,350


Louisiana - 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)

 

2,245

Lafayette, Louisiana, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Public Improvements, Series 2000B, 5.625%, 5/01/25 -

5/10 at 101.50

AAA

2,502,210

   FGIC Insured

 

1,750

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, GNMA

6/12 at 105.00

Aaa

1,950,130

   Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sharlo Apartments, Series 2002A, 6.500%, 6/20/37

 

5,350

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Series 2004,

7/14 at 100.00

AAA

5,693,042

   5.250%, 7/01/33 - MBIA Insured

 

9,545

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series

5/11 at 101.00

BBB

9,160,527

   2001B, 5.500%, 5/15/30


Maryland - 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)

 

3,940

Maryland Community Development Administration, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2000G, 5.950%,

9/09 at 100.00

Aa2

4,114,227

   9/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Massachusetts - 1.6% (1.1% of Total Investments)

 

1,500

Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

9/12 at 102.00

N/R

1,556,370

   Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 8.000%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

785

Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, US Airways Group Inc., Series

9/06 at 102.00

AAA

823,387

   1996A, 5.875%, 9/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

7,000

Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, BOSFUEL Corporation, Series 1997,

7/07 at 102.00

AAA

7,464,590

   5.500%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Michigan - 3.3% (2.3% of Total Investments)

 

2,435

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 7/01/33 -

7/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,610,661

   FGIC Insured

 

15,255

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated

8/08 at 101.00

Ba3

13,541,253

   Group, Series 1998A, 5.250%, 8/15/28

 

4,000

Wayne County, Michigan, Airport Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Series

12/08 at 101.00

AAA

4,284,560

   1998A, 5.375%, 12/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Minnesota - 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)

 

2,250

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds,

4/11 at 101.00

N/R

2,094,030

   Northwest Airlines Inc. Project, Series 2001A, 7.000%, 4/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,580

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1998H-1, 5.650%, 7/01/31

1/10 at 101.00

AA+

1,605,849

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Missouri - 1.4% (1.0% of Total Investments)

 

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, SSM Healthcare System, Series

2001A:

4,370

   5.250%, 6/01/21 - AMBAC Insured

6/11 at 101.00

AAA

4,720,736

3,670

   5.250%, 6/01/28 - AMBAC Insured

6/11 at 101.00

AAA

3,892,989


Montana - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)

 

1,485

Montana Board of Housing, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 6.450%, 6/01/29

12/09 at 100.00

AA+

1,518,947

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,000

Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corporation, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Subordinate

12/09 at 100.00

A2

1,055,860

   Series 1999B, 6.400%, 12/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Nebraska - 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)

 

1,700

Nebraska Higher Education Loan Program Incorporated, Senior Subordinate Bonds, Series 1993A-5A,

No Opt. Call

AAA

1,764,957

   6.200%, 6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Nevada - 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)

 

2,115

Clark County, Nevada, General Obligation Bank Bonds, Southern Nevada Water Authority Loan, Series

6/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,343,399

   2001, 5.300%, 6/01/19 - FGIC Insured

 

8,000

Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,235,040

   Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 0.000%, 1/01/19 - AMBAC Insured


New Hampshire - 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)

 

1,845

New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Revenue Bonds, Series

7/05 at 102.00

Aa2

1,850,277

   1995D, 6.550%, 7/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


New Jersey - 7.8% (5.3% of Total Investments)

 

2,910

New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,

6/10 at 101.00

AAA

2,941,603

   6.000%, 6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

1,620

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Jersey

8/11 at 100.00

AAA

1,638,841

   City Medical Center, Series 2001, 4.800%, 8/01/21 - AMBAC Insured

 

15,600

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bridgewater

No Opt. Call

N/R

8,716,500

   Resources Inc. Project, Series 1999B, 8.250%, 6/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

675

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Bridgewater Resources Inc.

No Opt. Call

N/R

377,156

   Project, Series 2003C, 0.000%, 6/30/05

 

4,130

New Jersey Transit Corporation, Certificates of Participation, Federal Transit Administration

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,726,124

   Grants, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 9/15/13 - AMBAC Insured

 

4,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 1999A, 5.750%,

No Opt. Call

A+

4,726,160

   6/15/18

 

10,000

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal

12/07 at 102.00

AAA

10,935,300

   LLC, Sixth Series 1997, 5.900%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series

2002:

11,205

   5.750%, 6/01/32

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

10,895,742

3,165

   6.125%, 6/01/42

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

3,017,954


New Mexico - 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)

 

4,000

University of New Mexico, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%,

7/14 at 100.00

AAA

4,138,000

   7/01/32 - FSA Insured


New York - 14.7% (10.1% of Total Investments)

 

5,000

Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A,

6/08 at 101.00

AAA

5,353,250

   5.250%, 12/01/26 - FSA Insured

 

Nassau County, New York, General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1999B:

4,005

   5.250%, 6/01/19 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09) - AMBAC Insured

6/09 at 102.00

AAA

4,472,784

7,005

   5.250%, 6/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09) - AMBAC Insured

6/09 at 102.00

AAA

7,841,537

 

2,000

New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 1998E, 5.250%, 8/01/14 - AMBAC

2/08 at 101.00

AAA

2,151,740

   Insured

 

14,000

New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 1998F, 5.375%, 8/01/19 - MBIA

2/08 at 101.00

AAA

15,174,040

   Insured

 

5,000

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds,

12/14 at 100.00

AAA

5,240,350

   Fiscal Series 2005B, 5.000%, 6/15/36 - FSA Insured

 

10,000

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series

8/09 at 101.00

AAA

11,350,900

   2000A, 5.750%, 8/15/24 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/09)

 

4,600

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Improvement Revenue Bonds, Mental Health Services

2/07 at 102.00

AAA

4,918,228

   Facilities, Series 1996E, 5.250%, 2/15/18 - AMBAC Insured

 

2,170

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Insured Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Health Partnership

7/07 at 102.00

AA

2,340,931

   Obligated Group - Frances Shervier Home and Hospital, Series 1997, 5.500%, 7/01/17 - RAAI Insured

 

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Improvement Revenue Bonds, Mental Health Services

Facilities, Series 1996B:

4,305

   5.125%, 8/15/21 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/06) - MBIA Insured

2/06 at 100.00

AAA

4,516,376

165

   5.125%, 8/15/21 - MBIA Insured

2/06 at 102.00

AAA

171,905

 

7,500

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Secured Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wyckoff

2/08 at 101.50

AAA

8,108,775

   Heights Medical Center, Series 1998H, 5.300%, 8/15/21 - MBIA Insured

 

2,000

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Third General Resolution Consolidated Revenue Bonds,

1/08 at 102.00

AAA

2,196,440

   City University System, Series 1997-1, 5.375%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/08) - FSA Insured

 

7,500

New York State Urban Development Corporation, Correctional Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1995-6,

1/06 at 102.00

AAA

7,863,525

   5.375%, 1/01/25 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/06) - AMBAC Insured

 

8,800

New York City Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corporation, New York, Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Local

10/14 at 100.00

AAA

9,273,352

   Government Assistance Corporation, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 10/15/32 - AMBAC Insured


North Carolina - 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)

 

3,000

Wake County, North Carolina, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.250%, 2/01/17

2/11 at 102.00

AAA

3,348,990


Ohio - 4.0% (2.8% of Total Investments)

 

2,300

Amherst Exempted Village School District, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Improvement

12/11 at 100.00

Aaa

2,516,821

   Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 12/01/21 - FGIC Insured

 

3,635

Franklin County, Ohio, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Hamilton Creek

7/05 at 103.00

Aa

3,713,262

   Apartments Project, Series 1994A, 5.550%, 7/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

3,650

Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 5/01/30

5/14 at 100.00

AA

3,772,640

 

13,300

Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Bay Shore Power, Series

9/09 at 102.00

N/R

13,778,401

   1998B, 6.625%, 9/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,115

Warren County, Ohio, Special Assessment Bonds, Waterstone Boulevard Project, Series 1997, 5.500%,

12/07 at 101.00

Aa2

1,210,477

   12/01/17


Oregon - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)

 

2,355

Portland, Oregon, Downtown Waterfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,

6/10 at 101.00

Aaa

2,624,224

   5.500%, 6/15/20 - AMBAC Insured


Pennsylvania - 4.9% (3.4% of Total Investments)

 

3,480

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, West Penn Allegheny

11/10 at 102.00

B1

4,047,240

   Health System, Series 2000B, 9.250%, 11/15/22

 

2,180

Carbon County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding

No Opt. Call

BBB-

2,367,938

   Bonds, Panther Creek Partners Project, Series 2000, 6.650%, 5/01/10 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

18,900

Philadelphia Airport System, Pennsylvania, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 6/15/18

6/08 at 102.00

AAA

20,318,067

   (Alternative Minimum Tax) - FGIC Insured

 

3,205

Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.625%,

8/12 at 100.00

AAA

3,604,760

   8/01/16 - FGIC Insured


Puerto Rico - 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)

 

12,500

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 4.500%,

No Opt. Call

AA***

12,704,500

   12/01/23


Rhode Island - 2.9% (2.0% of Total Investments)

 

2,015

Central Falls, Rhode Island, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1999, 6.250%, 5/15/20 - RAAI

5/09 at 102.00

AA

2,267,480

   Insured

 

3,500

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Rhode Island, Revenue Bonds, Public Safety and Municipal Building

4/10 at 101.00

Aaa

3,917,725

   Projects, Series 1999A, 5.750%, 4/01/29 - AMBAC Insured

 

12,000

Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

11,567,760

   Series 2002A, 6.125%, 6/01/32


Tennessee - 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)

 

6,400

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 1999D, 6.000%,

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

7,134,016

   3/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - AMBAC Insured

 

2,425

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.125%,

3/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,546,759

   3/01/26 - FSA Insured

 

1,980

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-1, 6.375%, 7/01/25

7/10 at 101.00

AA

2,035,678

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,190

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-2B, 6.250%, 1/01/20

7/10 at 100.00

AA

1,203,947

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Texas - 14.8% (10.1% of Total Investments)

 

1,000

Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series

6/05 at 100.00

CCC

727,030

   1990, 7.500%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

Austin, Texas, Prior Lien Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A:

1,660

   6.125%, 11/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Pre-refunded to 11/15/05) - MBIA Insured

11/05 at 102.00

AAA

1,737,987

8,340

   6.125%, 11/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

11/05 at 102.00

AAA

8,728,060

 

2,560

Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company

4/13 at 101.00

BBB

3,054,669

   Project, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

4,675

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School

2/09 at 100.00

AAA

5,250,072

   Building Bonds, Series 1999, 6.000%, 2/15/20 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/09)

 

Coppell Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School Building and

Refunding Bonds, Series 1999:

5,130

   0.000%, 8/15/20

8/09 at 52.47

AAA

2,248,274

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/21

8/09 at 49.48

AAA

2,893,100

7,345

   0.000%, 8/15/23

8/09 at 44.01

AAA

2,699,802

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/24

8/09 at 41.50

AAA

2,426,410

7,350

   0.000%, 8/15/25

8/09 at 39.14

AAA

2,315,838

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/26

8/09 at 36.91

AAA

2,075,360

 

2,000

Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding

11/05 at 100.00

CCC

1,942,580

   Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2000B, 6.050%, 5/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Mandatory

   put 11/01/05)

 

6,000

Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding

11/07 at 100.00

CCC

5,514,060

   Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2000C, 6.150%, 5/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Mandatory

   put 11/01/07)

 

820

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.000%,

12/11 at 100.00

AAA

846,519

   12/01/31 - AMBAC Insured

 

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health,

Series 1999A:

12,240

   5.375%, 7/01/24 - MBIA Insured

7/09 at 101.00

AAA

13,335,602

11,180

   5.375%, 7/01/29 - MBIA Insured

7/09 at 101.00

AAA

12,006,761

 

2,205

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A,

No Opt. Call

AAA

1,077,032

   0.000%, 11/15/20 - MBIA Insured

 

2,500

Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment

No Opt. Call

AAA

695,150

   Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/30 - AMBAC Insured

 

2,500

Jefferson County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000, 6.000%, 8/01/25 (Pre-refunded to

8/10 at 100.00

AAA

2,874,250

   8/01/10) - FSA Insured

 

4,245

Laredo Independent School District, Webb County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series

8/09 at 100.00

AAA

4,593,514

   1999, 5.250%, 8/01/24

 

2,000

Laredo, Texas, Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.300%, 3/15/26 - FGIC Insured

3/09 at 100.00

AAA

2,138,580

 

1,500

Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 2/15/21 -

2/07 at 100.00

AAA

1,556,325

   MBIA Insured

 

10,000

Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health

2/08 at 102.00

AAA

10,775,200

   Resources System, Series 1997A, 5.250%, 2/15/17 - MBIA Insured


Utah - 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)

 

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999C-2, Class II:

725

   5.700%, 7/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

1/10 at 101.50

AAA

741,827

270

   5.750%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

1/10 at 101.50

AA

287,059

 

290

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999D, 5.850%, 7/01/21

7/09 at 101.00

AA

292,726

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

105

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999F, 6.300%, 7/01/21

7/09 at 101.50

Aa2

106,156

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,580

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000F-2, Class III, 6.000%,

7/10 at 100.00

AA-

1,648,382

   1/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Virginia - 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)

 

3,395

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Industrial Development Water Revenue Bonds, S.I.L.

11/09 at 102.00

N/R

3,400,194

   Clean Water, LLC Project, Series 1999, 7.250%, 11/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Washington - 11.0% (7.5% of Total Investments)

 

4,000

Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 3, Series 2003A,

7/13 at 100.00

Aaa

4,490,360

   5.500%, 7/01/17

 

Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999B:

1,755

   6.000%, 9/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,965,811

2,590

   6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

2,901,111

 

Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999C:

875

   6.000%, 9/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

980,105

1,260

   6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,411,351

 

9,760

Tacoma, Washington, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.625%, 1/01/21 - FSA

1/11 at 101.00

AAA

11,009,768

   Insured

 

7,490

Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds,

6/13 at 100.00

BBB

7,626,917

   Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26

 

11,605

Washington, Certificates of Participation, Washington Convention and Trade Center, Series 1999,

7/09 at 100.00

AAA

12,644,692

   5.250%, 7/01/16 - MBIA Insured

 

3,350

Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-2, 0.000%, 1/01/18 - FSA

No Opt. Call

AAA

1,894,961

   Insured

 

Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-3:

17,650

   0.000%, 1/01/20

No Opt. Call

Aa1

8,922,252

18,470

   0.000%, 1/01/21

No Opt. Call

Aa1

8,836,602

 

4,800

Washington Public Power Supply System, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 3, Series 1997A,

7/07 at 102.00

AAA

5,163,168

   5.250%, 7/01/16 - FSA Insured


Wisconsin - 6.7% (4.6% of Total Investments)

 

2,250

Green Bay, Wisconsin, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 11/01/29 - FSA Insured

11/14 at 100.00

Aaa

2,362,320

 

3,810

La Crosse, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dairyland Power Cooperative,

12/08 at 102.00

AAA

4,160,520

   Series 1997C, 5.550%, 2/01/15 - AMBAC Insured

 

4,180

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kenosha Hospital and Medical

5/09 at 101.00

A

4,290,185

   Center Inc., Series 1999, 5.625%, 5/15/29

 

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, FH Healthcare Development

Inc., Series 1999:

8,375

   6.250%, 11/15/20

11/09 at 101.00

N/R

9,092,737

5,000

   6.250%, 11/15/28

11/09 at 101.00

N/R

5,343,650

 

12,700

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Health System

8/09 at 101.00

Aaa

13,800,455

   Corporation, Series 1999, 5.500%, 8/15/25 - AMBAC Insured

 

2,200

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services

8/13 at 100.00

A

2,248,792

   Inc., Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/15/33


$

922,350

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $832,791,159) - 146.0%

902,032,383



Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.8%

10,659,083


Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value - (47.8)%

(295,000,000)


Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares - 100%

$617,691,466


(1)  

All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares

unless otherwise noted.

*  

Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There

may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates.

**  

Ratings: Using the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

***  

Securities are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency

securities which ensures the timely payment of principal and interest. Such securities are normally considered

to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.

N/R  

Investment is not rated.

Income Tax Information

The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial

statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing income

on taxable market discount securities and timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on

security transactions.

At January 31, 2005, the cost of investments was $832,067,580.

Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at January 31, 2005,

were as follows:


Gross unrealized:

   Appreciation

$77,729,230

   Depreciation

(7,764,427)


Net unrealized appreciation of investments

$69,964,803


Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

  1. The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
  2. There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: EX-99 CERT Attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant)         Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund        

By (Signature and Title)*          /s/ Jessica R. Droeger--Vice President and Secretary        

Date         04/01/05        

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)*         /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman--Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)        

Date         04/01/05        

By (Signature and Title)*         /s/ Stephen D. Foy--Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer)        

Date         04/01/05        

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.