Form N-Q

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:          07/31/05         

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.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

Item 1. Schedule of Investments

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)               
      Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NAD)               
      July 31, 2005               
 
 
 
  Principal        Optional Call          Market 
  Amount (000)    Description(1)    Provisions*    Ratings**      Value 
      Alabama - 0.3% (0.2% 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-    $   1,597,035 
      Alaska - 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)               
  750    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.250%,    12/14 at 100.00    AAA      803,985 
      12/01/34 - FGIC Insured               
      California - 2.7% (1.8% of Total Investments)               
  1,535    Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, California, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A,    No Opt. Call    AAA      318,651 
      0.000%, 10/01/37 - MBIA Insured               
      California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997:               
  2,195    5.000%, 10/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/07) - AMBAC Insured    10/07 at 101.00    AAA      2,315,945 
  410    5.000%, 10/01/18 - AMBAC Insured    10/07 at 101.00    AAA      429,381 
  3,500    Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed    No Opt. Call    AAA      1,295,910 
      Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 6/01/26 (WI, settling 8/04/05) - FSA Insured               
  2,475    Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A-3,    7/06 at 100.00    AA-      2,514,872 
      5.375%, 7/01/20               
  9,375    Sacramento County Sanitation District Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,    12/05 at 101.00    AA      9,561,844 
      5.875%, 12/01/27               
      Colorado - 3.6% (2.5% 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      10,634,888 
      MBIA Insured               
  2,950    Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel,    12/13 at 100.00    AAA      3,102,751 
      Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/22 - XLCA Insured               
  1,475    Denver, Colorado, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Boston Lofts Project, Series    10/07 at 102.00    BB      1,475,133 
      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      3,477,233 
      Series 1999A, 6.000%, 1/01/12 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured               
  8,515    E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B, 0.000%, 9/01/25 -    No Opt. Call    AAA      3,296,582 
      MBIA Insured               
      Connecticut - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)               
  2,700    Connecticut Development Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Alzheimer's Resource    8/05 at 101.00    N/R      2,732,292 
      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      5,330,750 
      Bonds, Series 1998, 5.250%, 10/01/13 - AMBAC Insured               
      Florida - 5.5% (3.7% of Total Investments)               
  1,630    Florida Housing Finance Agency, Housing Revenue Bonds, Mar Lago Village Apartments, Series 1997F,    12/07 at 102.00    AAA      1,695,053 
      5.800%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - AMBAC Insured               
    14,350    JEA St. John's River Power Park System, Florida, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Issue 2, Series 2002-17,   10/11 at 100.00    Aa2        15,626,863 
      5.250%, 10/01/13                
  13,625    Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,   12/05 at 101.00    BB+        13,852,538 
      Indiantown Cogeneration LP, 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        2,514,331 
      MBIA Insured                
      Georgia - 1.3% (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 101.00    AA***        4,502,840 
      (Pre-refunded to 4/01/10)                
  3,500    Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates,   5/09 at 101.00    AAA        3,759,105 
      Northeast Georgia Health Services Inc., Series 1999, 5.500%, 5/15/29 - MBIA Insured                
      Idaho - 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)                
  435    Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999E, 5.750%, 1/01/21   7/09 at 101.00    Aa2        438,706 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)                
  495    Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000D, 6.350%, 7/01/22   1/10 at 100.00    Aa2        522,661 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)                
  615    Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000E, 5.950%, 7/01/20   7/10 at 100.00    Aaa        620,646 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)                
      Illinois - 34.7% (23.7% 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+        3,821,948 
  22,750    Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Emergency Telephone System, Series 1999,   No Opt. Call    AAA        26,392,958 
      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        8,552,245 
      Revenues, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/01/26 - FGIC Insured                
  2,620    Chicago, Illinois, Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 5.375%, 1/01/14 - AMBAC   No Opt. Call    AAA        2,921,955 
      Insured                
      Chicago, Illinois, FHA/GNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Archer Court Apartments, Series                
      1999A:                
  865    5.500%, 12/20/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   10/10 at 101.00    AAA        906,425 
  1,210    5.600%, 12/20/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   10/10 at 101.00    AAA        1,251,394 
  1,925    5.650%, 12/20/40 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   10/10 at 101.00    AAA        1,985,657 
      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        3,909,685 
  1,145    5.125%, 1/01/25 - FGIC Insured   1/06 at 102.00    AAA        1,175,984 
  1,000    DuPage County Community School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series   11/13 at 100.00    Aaa        1,093,930 
      2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/20 - FSA Insured                
  500    Hoffman Estates Park District, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999,   12/09 at 102.00    AAA        542,045 
      5.375%, 12/01/29 - MBIA Insured                
  24,835    Illinois Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Home of Lake Forest, Series   9/07 at 102.00    AAA        26,416,244 
      1999, 5.625%, 9/01/31 - FSA Insured                
  3,935    Illinois Development Finance Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, Lake County School   No Opt. Call    Aaa        2,647,625 
      District 116 - Round Lake, 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        5,820,483 
  5,400    Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University Health System, Series 1997A,   7/07 at 101.00    AAA        5,596,506 
      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        5,683,687 
      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        18,706,464 
      Hospital, Series 1991A, 6.000%, 10/01/15 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/07) - FGIC Insured                 
    9,900    Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Remarketed Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago Project,    8/11 at 103.00    Aa1        10,861,191 
      Series 1985A, 5.500%, 8/01/20                 
  7,245    Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Proctor Community Hospital, Series    1/06 at 100.00    BB+        7,249,492 
      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        5,520,500 
      Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.500%, 12/01/19 - MBIA Insured                 
  11,345    Lake and McHenry Counties Community Unit School District 118, Wauconda, Illinois, General    1/15 at 60.14    Aaa        4,268,556 
      Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, 0.000%, 1/01/25 - FSA 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        4,453,703 
  13,000    0.000%, 12/15/23 - MBIA Insured    No Opt. Call    AAA        5,646,030 
  20,500    Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion    12/09 at 101.00    AAA        22,299,900 
      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        26,736,966 
  3,500    5.750%, 6/01/23 - FSA Insured    No Opt. Call    AAA        4,152,645 
  1,300    Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%, 12/01/34 - FGIC Insured    12/14 at 100.00    AAA        1,405,001 
  4,500    Will County School District 122, New Lenox, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000B,    No Opt. Call    Aaa        2,510,955 
      0.000%, 11/01/18 - FSA Insured                 
      Indiana - 3.7% (2.6% of Total Investments)                 
  8,000    Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Clarian Health Obligated    8/10 at 101.50    AAA        8,748,960 
      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        9,619,994 
      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***        4,605,983 
      Series 1999, 5.700%, 6/01/24 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09)                 
      Iowa - 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)                 
  11,095    Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Private College Facility Revenue Bonds, Waldorf College,    10/10 at 102.00    N/R        11,157,576 
      Series 1999, 7.375%, 10/01/19                 
      Kansas - 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)                 
  3,825    Wichita, Kansas, Water and Sewerage Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 4.000%, 10/01/18 - FGIC    10/06 at 101.00    AAA        3,807,367 
      Insured                 
  1,000    Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Sales Tax Special Obligation Bonds,    12/15 at 100.00    N/R        996,750 
      Redevelopement Project Area B, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/20                 
      Kentucky - 1.7% (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***        3,376,965 
      2000, 5.750%, 2/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 2/01/10)                 
      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-        1,837,124 
  5,000    5.875%, 10/01/22    4/08 at 102.00    BB-        4,906,850 
      Louisiana - 3.9% (2.7% 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        2,470,353 
      FGIC Insured                 
  1,750    Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, GNMA    6/12 at 105.00    Aaa        1,943,848 
      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        5,662,172 
      5.250%, 7/01/33 - MBIA Insured              
  13,570    Louisiana Transportation Authority, Senior Lien Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 0.000%,   12/10 at 38.73    AAA      4,006,000 
      12/01/28 - AMBAC Insured              
  9,545    Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series   5/11 at 101.00    BBB      9,964,312 
      2001B, 5.500%, 5/15/30              
      Massachusetts - 2.3% (1.6% of Total Investments)              
  1,500    Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Subordinate Revenue Bonds,   9/12 at 102.00    N/R      1,500,780 
      Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 8.000%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
  4,365    Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Berkshire Health System,   10/15 at 100.00    AAA      4,643,967 
      Series 2005F, 5.000%, 10/01/19 - AGC Insured              
  785    Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, US Airways Group Inc., Series   9/06 at 102.00    AAA      817,209 
      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      7,378,770 
      5.500%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured              
      Michigan - 3.4% (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      2,609,930 
      FGIC Insured              
  15,255    Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated   8/08 at 101.00    BB-      13,730,568 
      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      4,225,080 
      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      2,064,848 
      Northwest Airlines Inc. Project, Series 2001A, 7.000%, 4/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
  1,410    Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1998H-1, 5.650%, 7/01/31   1/10 at 101.00    AA+      1,447,746 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
      Missouri - 1.8% (1.3% of Total Investments)              
  7,000    Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B-1,   No Opt. Call    AAA      2,553,040 
      0.000%, 4/15/27 - AMBAC Insured              
      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      4,714,793 
  3,670    5.250%, 6/01/28 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/11) - AMBAC Insured   6/11 at 101.00    AAA      4,044,891 
      Montana - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)              
  1,245    Montana Board of Housing, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 6.450%, 6/01/29   12/09 at 100.00    AA+      1,256,977 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
  1,000    Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corporation, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Subordinate   12/09 at 100.00    A2      1,051,890 
      Series 1999B, 6.400%, 12/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
      Nebraska - 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)              
  1,600    NebHelp Inc., Nebraska, Senior Subordinate Bonds, Student Loan Program, Series 1993A-5A, 6.200%,   No Opt. Call    AAA      1,648,224 
      6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)- MBIA Insured                
      Nevada - 1.6% (1.1% of Total Investments)              
  2,115    Clark County, Nevada, General Obligation Bank Bonds, Southern Nevada Water Authority Loan, Series   6/11 at 100.00    AAA      2,296,340 
      2001, 5.300%, 6/01/19 - FGIC Insured              
      Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail              
      Project, First Tier, Series 2000:              
    8,000    0.000%, 1/01/19 - AMBAC Insured   No Opt. Call    AAA        4,362,080 
  3,000    5.375%, 1/01/40 - AMBAC Insured   1/10 at 100.00    AAA      3,180,540 
 
      New Hampshire - 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)              
 
  1,440    New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Revenue Bonds, Series   1/06 at 102.00    Aa2      1,456,474 
      1995D, 6.550%, 7/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
 
      New Jersey - 6.4% (4.4% of Total Investments)              
 
  2,745    New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,   6/10 at 101.00    AAA      2,811,127 
      6.000%, 6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured              
 
  1,460    New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Jersey   8/11 at 100.00    AAA      1,483,827 
      City Medical Center, Series 2001, 4.800%, 8/01/21 - AMBAC Insured              
 
  4,130    New Jersey Transit Corporation, Certificates of Participation, Federal Transit Administration   No Opt. Call    AAA      4,629,978 
      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    AA-      4,644,160 
      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      10,778,400 
      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:              
  10,810    5.750%, 6/01/32   6/12 at 100.00    BBB      11,411,577 
  3,165    6.125%, 6/01/42   6/12 at 100.00    BBB      3,422,093 
 
      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      4,176,880 
      7/01/32 - FSA Insured              
 
      New York - 14.6% (10.0% of Total Investments)              
 
  5,000    Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A,   6/08 at 101.00    AAA      5,310,300 
      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      4,396,449 
  7,005    5.250%, 6/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09) - AMBAC Insured   6/09 at 102.00    AAA      7,689,669 
 
  2,000    New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 1998E, 5.250%, 8/01/14 - AMBAC Insured   2/08 at 101.00    AAA      2,113,560 
 
  14,000    New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 1998F, 5.375%, 8/01/19 - MBIA Insured   2/08 at 101.00    AAA      14,848,120 
 
  5,000    New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds,   12/14 at 100.00    AAA      5,267,550 
      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      11,088,600 
      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      4,844,030 
      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      2,303,108 
      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 102.00    AAA      4,446,678 
  80    5.125%, 8/15/21 - MBIA Insured   2/06 at 102.00    AAA      82,503 
  85    5.125%, 8/15/21 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/06) - MBIA Insured   2/06 at 102.00    AAA      87,825 
 
  7,500    Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Secured Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wyckoff   2/08 at 101.50    AAA      7,974,150 
      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      2,154,940 
      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, Revenue Bonds, Correctional Facilities, Series   1/06 at 102.00    AAA        7,735,425 
      1995-6, 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      9,329,144 
      Government Assistance Corporation, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 10/15/32 - AMBAC Insured              
      Ohio - 4.1% (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      2,470,131 
      Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 12/01/21 - FGIC Insured              
  3,635    Franklin County, Ohio, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Hamilton Creek   1/06 at 102.00    Aa      3,696,577 
      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      3,796,694 
  13,300    Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Bay Shore Power, Series   9/09 at 102.00    N/R      13,836,522 
      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      1,185,535 
      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      2,571,001 
      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      4,198,829 
      Health System, Series 2000B, 9.250%, 11/15/22              
  1,970    Carbon County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding   No Opt. Call    BBB-      2,139,519 
      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      20,125,098 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax) - FGIC Insured              
  3,205    Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.625%,   8/12 at 100.00    AAA      3,618,958 
      8/01/16 (Pre-refunded to 8/01/12) - 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***      12,625,000 
      12/01/23              
      Rhode Island - 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)              
  2,015    Central Falls, Rhode Island, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1999, 6.250%, 5/15/20 - RAAI Insured   5/09 at 102.00    AA      2,231,411 
  3,500    Providence Redevelopment Agency, Rhode Island, Revenue Bonds, Public Safety and Municipal Building   4/10 at 101.00    Aaa      3,912,055 
      Projects, Series 1999A, 5.750%, 4/01/29 (Pre-refunded to 4/01/10) - AMBAC Insured              
  12,000    Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,   6/12 at 100.00    BBB      12,819,360 
      Series 2002A, 6.125%, 6/01/32              
      Tennessee - 1.9% (1.3% of Total Investments)              
  6,400    Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 1999D, 6.000%,   3/10 at 101.00    AAA      7,015,360 
      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      2,534,028 
      3/01/26 - FSA Insured              
  815    Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-1, 6.375%, 7/01/25   7/10 at 101.00    AA      829,263 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
  1,125    Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-2B, 6.250%, 1/01/20   7/10 at 100.00    AA      1,138,388 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)              
      Texas - 16.1% (11.0% of Total Investments)               
 
    1,000    Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series    12/05 at 100.00    CCC        899,100 
      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      1,707,459 
  8,340    6.125%, 11/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured    11/05 at 102.00    AAA      8,575,271 
 
  2,560    Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company,    4/13 at 101.00    Baa2      3,039,718 
      Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (a)               
 
  4,675    Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School    2/09 at 100.00    AAA      5,124,221 
      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      2,430,425 
  7,000    0.000%, 8/15/26    8/09 at 36.91    AAA      2,181,130 
 
  2,000    Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding    11/05 at 100.00    CCC      1,992,040 
      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      5,784,900 
      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 2001, 5.000%,    12/11 at 100.00    AAA      848,979 
      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      13,067,424 
  11,180    5.375%, 7/01/29 - MBIA Insured    7/09 at 101.00    AAA      11,910,054 
 
  2,205    Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A,    No Opt. Call    AAA      1,101,464 
      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      744,675 
      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      2,813,025 
      8/01/10) - FSA Insured               
 
  2,000    Laredo, Texas, Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.300%, 3/15/26 (Pre-refunded to    3/09 at 100.00    AAA      2,148,300 
      3/15/09) - FGIC Insured               
 
  30,095    Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation    8/12 at 27.94    AAA      6,059,327 
      Bonds, Series 2004, 0.000%, 8/15/34               
 
  9,345    Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation    8/15 at 37.33    AAA      2,073,656 
      Bonds, Series 2005, 0.000%, 8/15/33 - FGIC Insured               
 
  1,500    Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 2/15/21    2/07 at 100.00    AAA      1,548,600 
      (Pre-refunded to 2/15/07) - MBIA Insured               
 
  10,000    Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health    2/08 at 102.00    AAA      10,631,900 
      Resources System, Series 1997A, 5.250%, 2/15/17 - MBIA Insured               
 
  7,000    White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds,    8/15 at 34.92    AAA      1,449,700 
      Series 2005, 0.000%, 8/15/35               
 
      Wylie Independent School District, Taylor County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005:               
  3,000    0.000%, 8/15/20 (WI, settling 8/10/05)    8/15 at 78.46    AAA      1,450,320 
  3,000    0.000%, 8/15/22 (WI, settling 8/10/05)    8/15 at 70.77    AAA      1,296,660 
 
      Utah - 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)               
 
      Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999C-2, Class II:               
    605    5.700%, 7/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)    1/10 at 101.50    AAA        610,856 
  225    5.750%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)    1/10 at 101.50    AA      236,842 
  220    Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999D, 5.850%, 7/01/21    7/09 at 101.00    AA      221,923 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)               
  80    Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999F, 6.300%, 7/01/21    7/09 at 101.50    Aa2      80,863 
      (Alternative Minimum Tax)               
  1,440    Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000F-2, Class III, 6.000%,    7/10 at 100.00    AA-      1,483,416 
      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      3,430,376 
      Clean Water, LLC Project, Series 1999, 7.250%, 11/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)               
      Washington - 11.1% (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      4,413,800 
      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      1,933,606 
  2,590    6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured    3/10 at 101.00    AAA      2,853,584 
      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      964,049 
  1,260    6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured    3/10 at 101.00    AAA      1,388,230 
  9,760    Tacoma, Washington, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.625%, 1/01/21 - FSA    1/11 at 101.00    AAA      10,750,054 
      Insured               
  7,330    Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds,    6/13 at 100.00    BBB      8,117,828 
      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      12,371,394 
      5.250%, 7/01/16 - MBIA Insured               
  3,350    Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-2, 0.000%, 1/01/18 - FSA Insured    No Opt. Call    AAA      1,939,114 
      Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-3:               
  17,650    0.000%, 1/01/20    No Opt. Call    Aa1      9,155,938 
  18,470    0.000%, 1/01/21    No Opt. Call    Aa1      9,089,087 
  4,800    Washington Public Power Supply System, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 3, Series 1997A,    7/07 at 102.00    AAA      5,073,168 
      5.250%, 7/01/16 - FSA Insured               
      Wisconsin - 6.8% (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      2,373,457 
  3,810    La Crosse, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dairyland Power Cooperative,    12/08 at 102.00    AAA      4,115,753 
      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      4,342,309 
      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 (Pre-refunded to 11/15/09)    11/09 at 101.00    N/R***      9,327,405 
  5,000    6.250%, 11/15/28 (Pre-refunded to 11/15/09)    11/09 at 101.00    N/R***      5,568,600 
  12,700    Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Health System    8/09 at 101.00    Aaa      13,608,682 
      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      2,253,829 
      Inc., Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/15/33               
$   977,850    Total Long-Term Investments (cost $820,235,543) - 145.5%              891,662,489 
      Short-Term Investments - 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)               
    1,500    Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Variable Rate        A-1+      1,500,000  
      Demand Obligations, Series 2005, 2.240%, 7/01/35 - FSA Insured †            
  3,000    Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Boston University, Variable Rate Demand        A-1+       3,000,000  
      Obligations, Series 2002R-2, 2.220%, 10/01/42 - XLCA Insured †         
    4,500    Total Short-Term Investments (cost $4,500,000)          $4,500,000  
 
      Total Investments (cost $824,735,543) - 146.2%          896,162,489
      Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.9%          11,852,380
      Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value - (48.1)%            (295,000,000)
      Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares - 100%            $613,014,869
 

(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. 
(WI)     Security purchased on a when-issued basis. 
†     Security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and demand features which qualify it as 
    a short-term security. The rate disclosed is that in effect at the end of the reporting period. This rate changes 
    periodically based on market conditions or a specified market index. 
(a)     The issuer has received a preliminary adverse determination from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) 
    regarding the tax-exempt status of the bonds’ coupon payments. The Fund will continue to treat coupon 
    payments as tax-exempt income until such time that it is formally determined that the interest on the bonds 
    should be treated as taxable. 
 
    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 investment transactions. 
 
    At July 31, 2005, the cost of investments was $823,900,703. 
 
    Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at July 31, 2005, were as 
    follows: 

             Gross unrealized:       
              Appreciation        $72,678,650  
              Depreciation      (416,864 ) 
 
             Net unrealized appreciation of investments        $72,261,786  

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         09/29/05        

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         09/29/05        

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

Date         09/29/05        

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